Histotechnologist

Company: Equiliem
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: October 14, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary: Histotechnologist
Under supervision of the Mohs micrographic surgeon, the Histotechnologist will map, cut, and stain the surgical specimens according to the outlined Mohs technique. Obtain histology slides from outside the lab as necessary and maintain records of all tissue and slides which come into our laboratory. Maintain operation of the lab consistent with OSHA and CLIA guidelines.

Responsibilities:

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• Receives and accessions tissue, cytology specimens and prepare specimens for storage, preservation, identification and labeling.
  
• Cuts and stains thin sections according to established procedures for routine and special stains.
  
• Cutting and staining of tissues for frozen sections.
  
• Disposes stains and cleans glass containers and petri dishes.
  
• Maintains equipment, instruments and cleanliness of working area and maintains a safe, clean work environment including proper labeling and storage of chemicals and specimens (and disposal of same).
  
• Researches, troubleshoots, and resolves histology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory.
  
• Performs staining procedures on routine, processed and frozen tissue.
  
• Prepares frozen tissues on routine Mohs surgery specimens.
  
• Prepares reagent, solution, and stain as needed according to specific instructions and labels.
  
• Operates and maintains equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined scheduled and written instructions to perform quality control checks and preventive maintenance.
  
• Records daily temperatures of cryostat.
  
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
  
  Required Skills & Experience: 2 or more years within a healthcare setting.
  
  Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience within a dermatology practice.
  
  Required: Biology Degree; ASCP certification
  
  Preferred: 1+ years experience in Dermatology, Histology.
  
  Schedule Notes: 13 weeks Shift: 6:45AM-5:15PM; 4x10s Mon - Thurs Scrub Color: Navy Blue
  
  Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.
  
  Benefits offered to our workers include the following:
  
  
  
• Medical Insurance
  
• Vision & Dental insurance
  
• Life Insurance
  
• 401K
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
  
• Payroll Payment Options
  
  
  
  
  

Keywords: Equiliem, Muncie , Histotechnologist, Other , Cincinnati, Indiana